full of bliss

Something Pretty~Beaded Baskets

Don’t you love these sweet, little, vintage, beaded baskets? I have always wanted to try and make one. I know that there are kits out there. Maybe I should give one a try. They look like so much work though.

I’ve had the small one for quite a long time, I think I bought it at an antique mall. The larger one I found at the thrift for under 3 dollars. Quite a steal. I love how my little, vintage chenille, Easter chicks look nestled in the tiny basket. I hope you're having fun getting ready for Easter.

Countdown to Christmas~Day 4

sequines~Pugly Pixel

glitter texture~Pugly Pixel

 

~Thrifting Bliss~Show and Tell~

 

 

Inspired by Danielle Thompson's awesome "Vintage Love" posts, I had to join in the fun. I wanted to share a few of my recent thrift store scores. I hope you have a good time checking them out. I know I sure had a great time finding them.

Okay, so I know some of you(my mom included) have no idea why one would be so drawn to these funky late 60’s early 70’s styles, but I can’t seem to help myself. I just love these Holly Hobby-esque placemats. They remind me of the cloth Holly Hobbie dolls I played with when I was little. I also found this fabulous tutorial for adorable kids aprons. You can make them from this type of placemat. I might have to make a few for Miss Liv.

Oh, for the love of owls. I found these little guys at a great thrift shop in Spokane, Wa, while visiting my littlest sis. How cute are they!?! They will make my craft/sewing room an even happier place.

This little cream and sugar set was at the same thrift store. I just love them, but I might have to give them up to my other sis. She has a bit of an owl obsession.

 

I don’t know though, they might have to stay at my house for a while. I am not quite ready to give them up.

How wonderful is this Mikasa bowl and plate? I only found the two pieces, but I am now on the hunt for more. I don’t think I have ever seen this pattern. It brings to mind the wonderful Orly Kielyprints we all love. The plate is marked, Mikasa Duplex by Ben Siebel. The bowl doesn’t have a pattern name on it, but I am assuming they go together, as the colors are a perfect match and the bowl fits perfectly on the plate.

Have a great weekend, and I hope you find some treasures of your own.

Sources for clip art and textures used ~Pugly Pixel and fuzzimo.com 

                           

~So Berry Cute~

This past week I found myself reminiscing back to my early elementary school days. I guess it probably has to do with the fact that I have been helping my mom go through some old storage units that they(my parents) have had since I was little. While I have most of my childhood toys stored away at my house, or in use by Miss Liv, there were still a few things here and there that brought back some terrific memories. Before I knew it, I had gotten out my old Strawberry Shortcake dolls to see if they still held there sweet scent(umm...not so much).

 

After taking a few shots of my dolls, I packed them away, but I still had strawberries on my mind. So, in search of fun strawberry items, I hit the web and checked out a few of my favorite spots. I was not disappointed, there are tons of cute, kitschy, strawberry items to be had. Here are just a few. I hope you enjoy some of the sweet treats I found.

 

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This is my very first image map; I put it together with the help of CoffeeCup Image Mapper. I think I might have found a new obsession.

 

Another item I came across was my old roller skates. I can not believe they still have the same laces I put in them when I was little. I specifically remember buying the laces with the ice cream cones on them. I guess by the time my sisters were old enough to start skating, roller blades were on the scene. So my skates did not see too much action after I grew out of them. Well, they are certainly getting a work out now, as Miss Liv has taken quite a liking to them. They are the first thing she puts on in the morning and as soon as she gets home from school. I love it when my kids get as much enjoyment out of my old toys as I did when I was young.

 

I hope your week is off to a great start.